I read somewhere that the STANT Thermostats are not good.
That is the type I purchased, at $12.

How about if I run the car with NO Thermostat to see if it is Overheating without the Thermostat?

And if it works, would it hurt to leave it that way? I mean without a Thermostat. Or should I go buy the cheaper $6 Thermostat?

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks that my car is unuseable.

Later,
Red.

 

Well,
I removed the Stant Thermostat, put the Inlet Elbow back on without any Thermostat, filled the coolant system back up, and ran the car without any Thermostat.

Runs fine & does not overheat at all. Actually the heater works good too. It does take a little longer to warm up the car from cold, but that's ok for now.

I went to Advance Auto & ordered an "OEM Exact Replacement" Thermostat and I guess I will install it when I get it.

Thanks you guys for the all the comments and advice.

Take care,
Red.

 

When I received the new OEM Thermostat I installed it. But more importantly, at the advice of a Radiator Repair Shop, I filled the system with 50/50 coolant, from the top hose. Yes, by removing the TOP HOSE at the radiator end & filling the system that way AND THEN using the little Air Purge Screw, I was able to get all of the air out of the system.
So, all is fine now & running great.
Sorry it took a while for me to get back here and post the final results.

Thanks again to all the people who provided advice,
Red.